Toyota Hybrid System (THS), the powertrain that combines a gasoline engine and an electric motor was first introduced in December 1997. It became the first mass-produced hybrid passenger vehicle in the world, gaining a reputation as a highly innovative vehicle, and its cumulative worldwide sales have exceeded 120,000 units. In 2003, THS had a further evolution. The new-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS II) would be introduced on the new Prius. This report shall explain THS II, which achieved… CONTINUE READING